Ted Jaleta is a Regina-based community leader, educator, and athlete with a lifelong commitment to service and social impact. Originally from Ethiopia, Ted experienced significant hardship in his early life, including poverty and starvation. His journey from a refugee camp to Canada is a testament to his resilience. He continues to inspire others through his dedication to addressing food insecurity in Regina’s public schools.
Since 2020, Ted has served as a Trustee for Subdivision 1 on the Regina Board of Education, representing École W.S. Hawrylak, Wilfred Hunt, Jack MacKenzie, W.F. Ready, Wascana Plains, and École Wilfrid Walker schools. In this role, he advocates for student well-being and academic success, with a strong focus on improving access to nutrition for students throughout the Regina Public school division.
Beyond education, Ted is deeply involved in athletics as a coach with the Jaleta Pacers Running Club and as Race Director of the Royal Road Race. Under his leadership, the 2024 Royal Road Race partnered with Regina Public Schools, raising over $301,883 in support of local initiatives, including efforts to reduce student food insecurity.
Ted brings extensive governance experience to his community work. He served as a board member of Conexus Credit Union from 2024 to 2025 and holds a Public Sector Governance Certification from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. In 2025, he completed the Credit Union Director Achievement (CUDA) Graduate Certificate.
Ted’s life story is featured in Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta’s Inspiring Story by Deana J. Driver, highlighting his journey from Ethiopia to Canada and his enduring commitment to making a positive difference. His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including induction into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Regina. In 2017, the City of Regina further honored Ted by adding “Jaleta” to its list of future street names.
Updated January 2026
Subdivision 1 schools:
- École W.S. Hawrylak
- Wilfred Hunt School
- Jack MacKenzie School
- W.F. Ready School
- École Wascana Plains School
- École Wilfrid Walker School
